Despite the king cobra’s fierce reputation, it is generally only aggressive when threatened or protecting its nest. However, females with eggs may attack unprovoked.

The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is endemic to Asia, with a range that spans from India through Southeast Asia to southern China. They prefer trees and bushes near streams or in mangrove swamps.

King cobra: King cobra is a slow and reserved predator, creeping and ambushing, primarily other snakes. Extremely fast, with speed and venom as its go-to weapon.

The mighty king cobra — the world's longest venomous snake — is actually four distinct species, scientists have confirmed in a new study. For 188 years, the king cobra has been represented by ...

Current king cobra antivenoms are produced in Thailand. However, variations in venom composition, even within species, highlight the need for region-specific antivenoms.

Scientists identified four new species of king cobra from 154 museum specimens. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The mighty ...

A new study offers the first detailed look at king cobra combat. Video evidence reveals that when these snakes joust there is no venom—just a ritualized fight for mating rights.